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What are pioneer species in primary succession?
What are pioneer species in primary succession?
- Trees
- Lichens (correct)
- Grasses
- Wildflowers
Where does primary succession take place?
Where does primary succession take place?
- In a well-established forest
- In a desert ecosystem
- After a volcanic eruption (correct)
- In an urban area
What contributes to the formation of soil in primary succession?
What contributes to the formation of soil in primary succession?
- Grass clippings
- Decomposed lichens (correct)
- Volcanic ash
- Plastic waste
What is the role of shrubs and trees in primary succession?
What is the role of shrubs and trees in primary succession?
What indicates the end of primary succession and the beginning of secondary succession?
What indicates the end of primary succession and the beginning of secondary succession?
What distinguishes secondary succession from primary succession?
What distinguishes secondary succession from primary succession?